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Dennis Cooper[1] is an aspiring musician and the oldest resident at the Coterie. He has lived at the Coterie for two years and is considered to be a familiar loner by the other residents. Dennis' attempt to overcome his painful past without the help of his fellow Coterie members eventually put his own mental health in jeopardy.

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Biography

Dennis once had a successful corporate job and was happily married, living in a large house with his wife, Jennifer. They eventually had a son, whom they named Jacob. Dennis was always working or away on business, which soon led him to stray in his marriage and have an affair. With their marriage becoming strained and Dennis an absentee figure, Jennifer had to handle most matters at home by herself.

Jacob was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Dennis and Jennifer tried everything to help their son, but Jacob passed away at the age of six after battling with cancer for many years.

After his son's death, Dennis was unable to cope with the traumatic loss and spiraled into depression. His marriage eventually fell apart, especially after Dennis came clean to Jennifer about his affair. Jennifer divorced him soon after, and Dennis decided to quit his job and focus on music.

He moved into the Coterie soon after, where he struck up a reputation of being a semi-creepy older man with dreams of becoming a rockstar. With each day that passed by, Dennis' reputation as a closed off loner became true, and he was well-known for the cycle of women he brought through the Coterie doors.

Personality

Physical Appearance

Dennis has an athletic yet slim build, with a defined body. He has long blonde hair that is often swept back, and trimmed facial hair. He dresses in relaxed, loose, multi-colored clothing.

Throughout Series

At the end of the night, a frantic Jennifer arrived at the Coterie searching for Dennis. She played a cryptic voicemail on Jennifer's phone that Davia recognizes as a goodbye message. She pieces together the night that he spent time with everyone, and realizes it was his way of saying to goodbye to those he cares about. In the message, he talks about he wanted to die instead of his son.

Davia spent the next several days looking for Dennis, who was still missing. She checked every hospital and prison within a radius of the Coterie but came up empty-handed. Dennis later called her and informed her that he admitted himself to a mental institution for psychiatric care.

Relationships

Jennifer and Dennis were married for several years. They had one child together, a son named Jacob. They were happy, even though Dennis was away on business and working a lot. She explained their relationship as, "distant". She called him a "bad husband and father". Jacob was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and after a long battle, Jacob passed away. It was after his death that Jennifer and Dennis' marriage truly began to crumble. Dennis lost his job and spiraled. They separated and Dennis moved into the Coterie while their divorce was being finalized. After it was finalized, Dennis initially didn't want any of the money from their shared assets, despite her mild insistence. When he decided he did want half of the money, she told him to talk to her lawyer. During his depressive spiral, he reached out to her and left a lengthy message on her machine apologizing for his past behavior. Despite their rocky past, Jennifer was worried about him and went to the Coterie in the hopes of finding him. When she didn't, she was consumed with worry for his safety. After Dennis was discharged from the hospital her let her know he was safe but has minimal contact with her now.

Dennis and Davia are residents at The Coterie. Their relationship was initially rocky, with Davia often making snarky remarks about his sex life and life in general. After being forced to get to know one another, they became friends. After Dennis' hospitalization, their friendship advanced to a different level. Davia's concern and appreciation for Dennis have increased, with Dennis now able to see past the walls Davia puts up to protect herself. They also support one another through the obstacles life throws at them.

Quotes

So I moved in here where everyone is too young to have a kid and too self-involved to ask what my story is. Look, I know I'm not going to be a rockstar, I just need something that can fill me up.- Dennis to Stef Foster

Dennis: You wanna know what I told him after I hit him? I told him that you're trying to move on. I told him that you're trying to learn how to love yourself, respect yourself. Believe that you're worthy of love, fully and exclusively, Davia. Because you are! I told him that if he can't be that person if he can't give you everything that you need then he should leave. Which he did.Davia: What do you know about love and self-respect? You hate yourself, Dennis. How about, I start treating myself with respect when you do?- Dennis and Davia in "Re-Birthday"

Dennis (to Jeff): No, just be good to her. [to Davia] Be good to yourself.- "Broken Arted"

Notes and Trivia

He believes that cell phones are an addiction, just like drugs, alcohol, and sex.

Dennis was once married, but he and Jennifer divorced after their son, Jacob's, death.

He has lived at the Coterie for two years before anyone knew his story or what he did for a living.

Dennis sings a duet with Davia in "Imposter", which is also the first time he sings in the series.

He is good at baking, which is seen when he helps Mariana bake coconut squares.

He knew all of Davia's "drivia" questions.

At the end of "Broken Arted", Dennis leaves a cryptic voicemail on Jennifer's phone that Davia recognizes as a goodbye message. In the message, he talks about wanting to die.

It's eventually revealed in "Vitamin C" that while Dennis thought about dying, he ultimately chose to check himself in at a psychiatric hospital for treatment after thinking about how hard Jacob fought when diagnosed with cancer.